Revolution in Military Affairs20 Jan 2025

James Patton Rogers on Drone and Precision Warfare

Join us for an engaging episode of the Revolution of Military Affairs podcast as we sit down with Dr. James Rogers, Executive Director of the Cornell Brooks Tech Policy Institute and an authority on drones, disruptive technology, and the evolution of warfare. Dr. Rogers brings a wealth of expertise from his roles as NATO Country Director for the Full Spectrum Drone Warfare Project and advisor to entities like the UN Security Council, UK Parliament, and EU Commission.

In this episode, Dr. Rogers delves into his groundbreaking work, including his books Precision: A History of American Airpower and The De Gruyter Handbook of Drone Warfare. He unpacks the evolution of drone technology across three drone ages, exploring its profound implications for modern and future conflicts. From the historical roots of precision bombing to the alarming proliferation of drones among state and non-state actors, Dr. Rogers provides a thought-provoking analysis of the challenges ahead.

We also discuss his journey as host of the Warfare podcast, his work in tech policy, and his perspective on the ethical dilemmas surrounding autonomous weapons. Don't miss this in-depth conversation that bridges history, technology, and the future of warfare.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Denne episoden er hentet fra en åpen RSS-feed og er ikke publisert av Podme. Den kan derfor inneholde annonser.

Episoder(150)

A Book Conversation on 'Maneuver is Dead'

You can find the book, Maneuver is Dead: Land Warfare in the 21st Century here.You can find the article discussed in this podcast - "Maneuvering to Obsolescence: The Death Ride of the Armor Branch" - ...

24 Aug 56min

Olivier Schmitt on Preparing for War

You can find Olivier's book, Preparing for War: Strategy, Power, and Military Change at Hurst's website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 Aug 47min

Dan Altman on Taking Territory

You can find Professor Dan Altman's book, Taking Territory: The Persistence of Conquest Since 1945, at Cornell University Press. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Aug 42min

The U.S.-Iran War with Arman Mahmoudian

You can find Arman's National Interest article, "Is the Iran War America's Winter War" at this link. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 Jul 33min

The Death Ride of the Armor Branch

You can find the article referenced in this podcast here: "Maneuvering to Obsolescence: The Death Ride of the Armor Branch," Small Wars Journal. July 13, 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...

20 Jul 51min

Matthew Ford and War in the Smartphone Age

You can find Matthew's book, War in the Smartphone Age: Conflict, Connectivity, and the Crisis at Our Fingertips at the following link -- here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

13 Jul 45min

Rob Burrell on Resistance and Resilience

You can find Rob's book, Resilience and Resistance: Interdisciplinary Lessons in Competition, Deterrence, and Irregular Warfare here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 Jul 32min